Hunters And Anglers Across Colorado Confront Growing Drought Crisis

By Katie Fisher | The Collegian

As Colorado faces the lowest snowpack the state has seen in over four decades, 5 million residents across the state have been left to confront how they must adjust their behavior in response to increasing drought conditions. While watering restrictions become more common, some have been forced to reconsider their activities close to land and livelihoods.

Big-game hunting is categorized by the practice of hunting large animals on a tag-based licensure system applicable to the state’s public lands. Similarly, angling requires a fishing license in the state of Colorado. 

Both sports take several types of strength, according to Kara Van Hoose, a public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. 

“Hunting and angling require physical and mental skills like any other sport,” Van Hoose said. “Your outcome can be improved with practice, experience and learning. There are fishing and sport shooting competitions for those who want to compete against others instead of wildlife.”

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